Roger Ebert died today at the age of 70 after a long and hard fought battle with cancer. As soon as news of the death of the popular film critic became known, celebrities started pouring out heartfelt condolences via social media. 

Here are what celebrities said via Twitter and Facebook about Roger Ebert’s death:

Richard Roeper: “I’ve known Roger for 30 years. When I started in the newsroom [at the Chicago Sun Times] I was afraid to talk to him—he was a legend. Throughout the years we became friends before we became television partners. The guy you saw on TV that loved movies—that was the guy. That was Roger Ebert. And so many other talk shows followed the Siskel & Ebert model. He was very personable and very friendly.”

Barack Obama: “Michelle and I are saddened to hear about the passing of Roger Ebert. For a generation of Americans—and especially Chicagoans—Roger was the movies. When he didn’t like a film, he was honest; when he did, he was effusive—capturing the unique power of the movies to take us somewhere magical. Even amidst his own battles with cancer, Roger was as productive as he was resilient—continuing to share his passion and perspective with the world. The movies won’t be the same without Roger, and our thoughts and prayers are with [Ebert’s wife] Chaz and the rest of the Ebert family.”

Oprah Winfrey: “Roger and Gene together again. End of an era.”

Kate Mara: “(‘@nytimes: Roger Ebert wrote yesterday: “Thank you for going on this journey with me. I’ll see you at the movies.'”

Steve Martin: “Goodbye Roger Ebert, we had fun. The balcony is closed.”

Joan Rivers: “Just heard about the death of Roger Ebert. He was a nice, nice man. I truly liked him – I’m very sad.”

La Toya Jackson: “Thoughts and prayers goes out to Roger Ebert #RIP.”

Michael Moore: “Roger Ebert. Millions of thumbs up for you. RIP.”

Cameron Crowe: “Roger Ebert. Clear-eyed dreamer, king of the written word…”

Patton Oswalt: “Roger, I hope you’re in an infinite movie palace, watching every film the great directors only dreamed of making. RIP.”

Jimmy Kimmel: “Roger Ebert was an excellent writer, a gifted artist, and as nice a guy as you’ll ever meet. Sad he’s gone.”

Stephen Fry: “Oh. The wonderful Roger Ebert died. He had written this marvellous piece about death: http://www.salon.com/2011/09/15/roger_ebert/ … RIP RE”

Alyssa Milano: “Rest in peace, Roger Ebert! You were an inspiration.”

Ronan Farrow: “‘I cannot speak but I can communicate as well as ever before.’ RIP Roger Ebert. You lost much, while giving us all much, with quiet dignity.”

Anna Kendrick: “Shocked and truly, deeply saddened at the loss of the great Roger Ebert. A legend. His voice will be missed.”

Jeri Ryan: “Oh, crap. Just heard. RIP, Roger Ebert.”

Rosario Dawson “RIP…Thank you for being such a great running commentator in my life.”

Kevin Smith: “Dammit! @EbertChicago died. My review: An iconic game-changer, Roger brought film criticism AND movie-loving to the mainstream. 2 Thumbs up.”

Mia Farrow: “If cancer came to take me piece by piece, I hope I could summon even a fraction of the grace Roger Ebert showed us, in such abundance.”

Jason Reitman “A profound loss for anyone who has ever loved going to the movies. My heart goes out to Chaz and the city of Chicago. Just heartbroken.”

Rose McGowan: “Awww, RIP Roger Ebert. Thanks for the thumbs.”

Juan Antonio Bayona: “#RogerEbert your voice will be missed. Since I was a kid you teach me about love to cinema from all over the world. Thanks and RIP.”